Knock Knock is a clever Arduino-controlled calculator toy, designed for small children. The user knocks out a calculation on the surface — addition, multiplication, subtraction, or division — and Knock...
Posted by Laura Cochrane | Tuesday May 7th, 2013 11:14 AM
Categories: Arduino, Education, Kids & Family | 1 Comment
This DIY Sumo Wrestler bowling pin set by Sugar and Dots is one of the most unexpected and unique projects I have laid my eyes on! A fun and easy...
Posted by Meg Allan Cole | Thursday April 4th, 2013 3:00 PM
Categories: Fun & Games, Craft, Home, Kids & Family | No Comments
This simple DIY light switch cover by Mmm Crafts literally made me laugh out loud. What a hilarious way to go from the DARK SIDE to light and to make...
Posted by Meg Allan Cole | Monday March 11th, 2013 3:00 PM
Categories: Craft, Art & Design, Electronics, Home | No Comments
A wooden xylophone would be a fun addition to a covered spot in the backyard or front porch! Instructables user dirtydiaperchanger shares his build tutorial.
Posted by Laura Cochrane | Wednesday January 16th, 2013 2:50 PM
Categories: Fun & Games, Woodworking | No Comments
Mario Marchese of The Suitcase Machine created this ingenious working model train set in a suitcase, so he can bring the miniature fun wherever he goes!
Posted by Andrew Salomone | Wednesday December 26th, 2012 12:00 PM
Categories: Arduino, Craft, Fun & Games | No Comments
I have been looking for fun DIY handmade gifts to make for my niece and nephew and these easy and cute felt animal puppets by Style Me Pretty are perfect!
Posted by Meg Allan Cole | Tuesday December 18th, 2012 3:00 PM
Categories: Craft, Fun & Games, Home, Kids & Family | No Comments
I came up with so many awesome toys when researching for the STEM toys gift guide that I decided to make another gift guide, for toys that are generally inspiring...
Posted by Laura Cochrane | Friday December 14th, 2012 2:32 PM
Categories: Fun & Games, Kids & Family | 7 Comments
As makers, we love doing things with our hands. Why should our video games be any different? Sifteo Cubes blend technology, fun, and tactile interactivity into a a classic block...
Posted by Michael Castor | Friday December 14th, 2012 10:00 AM
Categories: General, Fun & Games | 1 Comment
Etsy user Adam Gray of Hella Slingshots makes wooden slingshots like this wooden one featuring a bear's head.
Posted by Andrew Salomone | Sunday December 9th, 2012 6:00 PM
Categories: Fun & Games, Machining | 2 Comments
Inspired by the bow-and-arrow use in Legend of Zelda games, Cornell students Mohamed Abdellatif and Michael Ross created a Virtual Archery game as their Cornell University ECE 4760 Final Project.
Posted by Michael Colombo | Sunday December 9th, 2012 10:00 AM
Categories: Arduino, Fun & Games, Machining | No Comments
Super Awesome Sylvia, one of MAKE's favorite young makers, offers her picks for gifts both home made and store-bought. Curious what to get a makerly 10-year-old for the holidays? Sylvia...
Posted by Stett Holbrook | Thursday December 6th, 2012 3:37 PM
Categories: Fun & Games, Home, Kids & Family | 3 Comments
Ed Lewis has lots of friends with kids, which means he goes to a lot of birthday parties for the little ones, and is always on the lookout for fun...
Posted by Goli Mohammadi | Monday December 3rd, 2012 1:07 PM
Categories: Kids & Family, Fun & Games | No Comments
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